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Summer thunders follow light show
Local photographer Todd Calhoon, of Exeter, captured a lightning strike from a storm on Aug. 8. Calhoon was near the Cassville Aquatic Center and shooting storm between Purdy and Jenkins.
Cassville FFA leading the herd
Summertime is a time to leave the classroom and enjoy the outdoors, but Cassville FFA students were already planning a summer full of activities before school let out for the summer.
X-ray analyzer used to clear Post Office incident
More details have been released regarding the package that produced smoke at the Cassville Post Office Tuesday, leading to a closure of the office and use of an X-ray analyzer to identify a possible threat. Sgt.
Calling all crafters to the Cassville Senior Center
Craft fairs provide an opportunity for local residents to showcase their most unique talents, and this year, the Cassville Senior Center decided to join the fun. The Center will host its first ever Senior Center Arts and Crafts Show on Sept.
Sales tax in July shows mixed results
Sales tax revenue to bi-county cities and county governments broke the pattern in July of rather consistent growth that followed the COVID pandemic. Despite stronger city performance, countywide taxes in Barry County took a downturn.
Vandals cause pool closure
Vandals have struck at the Cassville Aquatic Center twice in August, with the most recent incident forcing the pool to close for one of its busiest days of the year.
Battle of the Badges held in Wheaton
The First Responders try to get an out at second during their match against Team Galvan at the Battle of the Badges in Wheaton on Saturday
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The Wheaton Volunteer Fire Department will host the 64th Annual Wheaton BBQ on Aug. 27 in the city park on Main Street in downtown Wheaton.
Man arrested after Hwy. 37 wreck
Vehicle hits tree north of Cassville BY KYLE TROUTMAN A Cassville man was injured on Wednesday in a wreck at 11:50 p.m. on Highway 37, just north of Cassville.
Putting their best foot forward on first day of school
The Back to School Fair has been helping Barry County students walk into the first day of school with confidence for more than 20 years. GailReed,OACACBarry County Neighborhood Center supervisor, said the school fair is open to any student from kindergarten to twelfth grade.
